Defense

Terrorist-tracking tools

A controversial Defense Department counterterrorism office is moving ahead with plans to create terrorist-catching technologies.

Defense

Trade bill includes billions for border security technology

The bill to renew presidential trade-negotiating authority passed by the Senate Thursday includes billions of dollars earmarked for new border security technologies.

News

Key tech provisions included in House, Senate security bills

The high-tech industry may get what it wished for in the proposed Homeland Security Department, as most of its top priorities have been included in the bills now before Congress.

Defense

Broadband guardians

The National Guard's high-speed communications system could play an important role in homeland defense.

Defense

Homeland security bill becomes a magnet for cybersecurity initiatives

Legislation to create a Homeland Security Department has begun to attract previously introduced cybersecurity bills as riders.